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Reducing Empty Miles: How Ontario Fleet Owners Can Maximise Revenue Per Kilometre
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GoGedit Team
Jun 28, 2026
Empty miles are the biggest profit killer for Ontario delivery fleets. This guide covers proven strategies to reduce empty miles and maximise revenue per kilometre.
Reducing Empty Miles: How Ontario Fleet Owners Can Maximize Revenue Per Kilometer
Empty miles (kilometers driven without a paying load) are the single biggest profit killer for Ontario delivery fleets.
The Cost of Empty Miles
For a typical 16 ft box truck:
- Cost per empty kilometer: approximately $0.95 (fuel + driver time)
- If your fleet drives 200 empty km/day: $4,180/month wasted
Strategy 1: Backhaul Optimization
Find paying loads for your return trips:
- Keep the GoGedit app active throughout the day
- Accept jobs that align with your return direction
- Use load boards (Loadlink, DAT) for longer hauls
Strategy 2: Route Optimization
- Group deliveries in the same geographic area
- Use route optimization software (OptimoRoute, Route4Me)
- Assign drivers to specific zones
Strategy 3: Multi-Stop Delivery
Batching
Batch 2-4 deliveries into a single trip:
- Single delivery: 40 km round trip
- 4 deliveries batched: 60 km total = 15 km per delivery
- Savings: 62.5% reduction in km per delivery
Empty Mile Benchmarks
| Performance Level | Empty Mile % |
|---|---|
| Excellent | Under 20% |
| Good | 20-30% |
| Average | 30-40% |
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